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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.33, 17,113.69 and 6,740.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.33, 17,113.69 and 6,740.29 is: 10,096.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.33 : 17,113.69 = 6,740.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.33/17,113.69 = 6,740.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.33x = 17,113.69 × 6,740.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.33x = 115,351,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,351,233.57/11,425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.10

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